The top Greek travel destination is located northwest of the Thessalian plain, in the city of Kalambaka.  It is a beautiful geological phenomenon of a set of dark sandstone rocks, created about 25 million years ago. According to geological research, these solid huge rocks were discovered when the ground of this area was raised or the sea level fell, after forceful earthquakes.  From the end of the 10th century, it became the ideal settlement for Christian ascetics, where several centuries later, during the Turkish occupation, it became a refuge for monasticism and the preservation of monuments of culture and works of post-Byzantine art.

Meteora once had 24 monasteries, but today only 6 operate, which are included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites as it is one of the most important monastic complexes after Mount Athos.  The access to them was once made with hanging baskets, rope ladders, ropes and pulleys, but from 1920 onwards the rocks were carved to create stairs and tunnels. The surrounding area of Meteora has been officially declared as a Natura 2000 Ecological Zone by the Greek Ministry of Environment, for the protection of rare species of birds and flowers, which from time to time is unfortunately threatened in various ways by human intervention. Meteora is an impressive destination that enriches the emotions and the spirit of every visitor, suitable even for those who do not have a particularly religious interest.